Thiago Signing Could Provide Harvey Elliott Big Opportunity
The signing of Thiago Alcantara has provided a major shot in the arm for Liverpool.
The Spaniard, whose £20,000,000 transfer from FC Bayern was completed last Friday, will 0ffer the Reds the midfield creative dimension that they have missed at times against deep defending sides.
The former Barcelona academy graduate will also offer Jurgen Klopp the tactical scope to change shape and to play with different formations.
Klopp experimented with variations of 4231 and 4222 in pre-season and Thiago -- …
Kirkby, Harvey Elliott and Liverpool's New Transfer Strategy
Jurgen Klopp wants a 'team full of Scousers'. His proclamation, made during the press-conference before July's win at Brighton, gives a hint towards Liverpool's future transfer strategy. The club will make less big-name signings, and instead develop a host of talent through their new Kirkby facility. It is a process that will make the club more coherent and sustainable.
The new training ground at Kirkby nears completion. It is a £50 million behemoth, with facilities to match any in world …
What makes English wonderkid so special?
There have been countless false dawns at Liverpool. Players tipped for greatness who ultimately fail to live up to the hype and fade into obscurity. Even those who do carve out a successful career in football regularly reach the heights promised.
Suso is turning out for AC Milan, he’s been linked with Spurs and Barcelona but moves failed to materialise and he still calls the San Siro home. The Italian side are European royalty but they’re in decline.
Krisztián Németh …
Newcastle United 1 - 1 Liverpool: Rafa rumbles Reds
The Details
Date: 1/10/2017
Venue: St James' Park, Newcastle
Background
Finally, Liverpool had the opportunity to put September behind them. One win in all competitions during the last month made for deflating viewing for Liverpool fans. However, the performances were there. The Reds were controlling most games but just struggling to make that dominance count. Would October see a change in that trend? Let's hope so.
Today, we saw the final game before the international break. Liverpool travelled northeast for …
Newcastle United v Liverpool Preview - Another Reds & Rafa Reunion
The Details
Venue - St. James’ Park, Newcastle
Referee - Craig Pawson
Date & Time - Sunday, October 1st 2017 @ 16:30 BST
Current Odds - Newcastle 4/1, Draw 14/5, Liverpool 4/6
Form
Newcastle are in a very respectable ninth position after six games. The defeat at Brighton last Sunday brought a halt to their three-game winning streak. They've scored six and conceded a miserly five goals in those six games.
Liverpool, on the other hand, have scored twelve and …